Find out how we can help you:

Benzothiazole

Benzothiazole is an aromatic heterocyclic compound with the chemical formula C7H5NS. It is colorless, slightly viscous liquid. Although the parent compound, benzothiazole is not widely used, many of its derivatives are found in commercial products or in nature. A derivative of benzothiazole is the light-emitting component of luciferin, found in fireflies.

This page uses material from the related Wikipedia article which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

Looking to buy Benzothiazole?

Enquire now about bulk ordering

If you’re interested in further information or purchasing this product please submit your details in the form below and we will get back to you shortly. If you would rather discuss the product by phone please contact us on +44 (0) 1494 728458.

Further Information

Names

IUPAC name1,3-Benzothiazole

Identifiers

CAS Number: 95-16-9

JSmol: Interactive image

ChEBI: CHEBI:45993

ChEMBL: ChEMBL510309

ChemSpider: 6952

ECHA InfoCard: 100.002.179

PubChem: 7222

UNII: G5BW2593EP

Properties

Chemical formula: C7H5NS

Molar mass: 135.1863 g/mol

Density: 1.238 g/mL

Melting point: 2 °C (36 °F; 275 K)

Boiling point: 227 to 228 °C (441 to 442 °F; 500 to 501 K)

Supplementary data page

Structure and
properties: n

Thermodynamic
data: Phase behaviour

Spectral data: UV

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).